Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer

Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer Join to apply for the Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer role at New York City Office of Technology & Innovation The Office of Technology and Innovation (OTI) leverages technology to drive opportunity, improve public safety, and help government run better across New York City. From delivering affordable broadband to protecting against cybersecurity threats and building digital government services, OTI is at the forefront of how the City delivers for New Yorkers in the 21st century. Watch our welcome video to see our work in action, follow us on social media @NYCOfficeofTech, and visit oti.nyc.gov to learn more. At OTI, we offer great benefits and the chance to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on millions of people. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology and collaborate with other passionate professionals who share your drive and commitment to making a difference through technology. The Management and Budget division seeks an exceptional procurement professional who is highly motivated and detail oriented to serve as an Assistant Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer. The successful candidate will have worked in a fast‑paced, complex agency and have extensive experience in managing City procurements, developing solicitation documents, and reviewing and approving documents on behalf of the DACCO. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and collaborate with all stakeholders in the procurement process. Assist the DACCO in managing the contract and purchasing activity of various OTI units. Manage and coordinate vendor due diligence reviews, including recommending strategies for resolution of complex responsibility determination issues. Review the procurement needs of the Agency and develop work plans to meet these needs. Achieve procurement milestones for high‑priority programs with vigorous timeframes; ensure compliance with procedures of the Procurement Policy Board and the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS). Utilize PASSPort, FMS, DMSS and other systems for review, approval and processing of Purchasing Requisitions, Responsibility Determinations, PSRs, RFPs, CSBs, RFAs, RCAMs, RFRs and M/WBE Non‑Competitive Small Purchases. Possess the ability to supervise a staff of professional and administrative employees performing duties related to the above functions and manage the workflow. Provide technical advice and quality assurance to the staff to ensure work is performed correctly, and develop procedures for administration of contract and purchasing activities. Educate and advise Agency staff on appropriate procurement methodology and applicability of local procurement laws. Represent the DACCO in key meetings with senior officials, negotiate with vendors and conduct public hearings if authorized. Perform special projects and initiatives as assigned. Hours/Shift Day. Due to the 24/7 operation, the candidate may be required to work various shifts such as weekends and/or nights/evenings. Work Location Brooklyn, NY To Apply Please go to www.cityjobs/jobs/search and search for Job ID# 751189. Only permanent employees in the title and those that are reachable on the current civil service list are eligible to apply. Interested applicants with other civil service titles who meet the preferred requirements should also submit a resume for consideration. Submission of a resume is not a guarantee that you will receive an interview. Appointments are subject to oversight approval. NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55‑a program. OTI participates in E‑Verify. Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full‑time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1” above. All candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in “1” above. Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in “1” above. Preferred Skills Understanding and working knowledge of the NYC PPB Rules. History of successful development of solicitation documents (specifications and scope of work). Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr